[PHOTOS] Key leaders grace Raila's AUC bid launch at State House

In Summary

The event is attended by three Presidents from East Africa.
They are Samia Suluhu (Tanzania), Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) and Salva Kiir (South Sudan).

27 August 2024 - 12:42

President William Ruto poses for group photo with the leaders attending the Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024.
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President William Ruto is currently presiding over the launch of Raila Odinga's AUC candidacy bid.

The event being held at State House, Nairobi is attended by three Presidents from East Africa.

They are Samia Suluhu (Tanzania), Yoweri Museveni (Uganda) and Salva Kiir (South Sudan).

President William Ruto with South Sudan president Salva Kiir and other leaders during the official launch of Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024.
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Also in attendance are Burundi's Prime Minister of Burundi Gervais Ndirakobuca, former Presidents Jakaya Kikwete (Tanzania) and Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria).

Rwanda's Paul Kagame is represented by his Foreign Affairs Minister, General James Kabarebe.

Raila is seeking to replace Moussa Faki of Chad, whose term comes to an end early next year.

President William Ruto receives South Sudan president Salva Kiir during the official launch of Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024
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President William Ruto receives Tanzania president Samia Suluhu during the official launch of Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024.
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President William Ruto receives Uganda president Yoweri Museveni during the official launch of Raila Odinga’s AUC chairmanship bid at State House, Nairobi on August 27, 2024
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